Kevin Garnett vs. Magic Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson and Kevin Garnett that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Kevin Garnett:
1995-96 to 2015-16
Magic Johnson:
1979-80 to 1995-96

NBA Championships and Seasons

Kevin Garnett1
Magic Johnson5
Kevin Garnett21
Magic Johnson13
Kevin Garnett14
Magic Johnson13
Kevin Garnett15
Magic Johnson12

Honors and Awards

Kevin Garnett1
Magic Johnson3
Kevin Garnett0
Magic Johnson3
Kevin Garnett4
Magic Johnson9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett9
Magic Johnson10
Kevin Garnett9
Magic Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Kevin Garnett12
Magic Johnson0
Kevin Garnett1
Magic Johnson0
*
Kevin Garnett4
Magic Johnson0
Kevin Garnett0
Magic Johnson4
Kevin Garnett0
Magic Johnson2
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 17.8
Magic Johnson 19.5

Kevin Garnett 10.0
Magic Johnson 7.2

Kevin Garnett 3.7
Magic Johnson 11.2

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Magic Johnson 1.9

Kevin Garnett 1.4
Magic Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 26,071
Magic Johnson 17,707

Kevin Garnett 14,662
Magic Johnson 6,559

Kevin Garnett 5,445
Magic Johnson 10,141

Kevin Garnett 1,859
Magic Johnson 1,724

Kevin Garnett 2,037
Magic Johnson 374

Kevin Garnett 1,462
Magic Johnson 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .497
Magic Johnson .520

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .275
Magic Johnson .303

Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Magic Johnson .848

Best Season (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 24.2
(2004)
Magic Johnson 23.9
(1987)

Kevin Garnett 13.9
(2004)
Magic Johnson 9.6
(1982)

Kevin Garnett 6.0
(2003)
Magic Johnson 13.1
(1984)

Kevin Garnett 1.7
(1998)
Magic Johnson 3.4
(1981)

Kevin Garnett 2.2
(2004)
Magic Johnson 0.7
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Kevin Garnett 18.2
Magic Johnson 19.5

Kevin Garnett 10.7
Magic Johnson 7.7

Kevin Garnett 3.3
Magic Johnson 12.3

Kevin Garnett 1.2
Magic Johnson 1.9

Kevin Garnett 1.3
Magic Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Kevin Garnett 2,601
Magic Johnson 3,701

Kevin Garnett 1,534
Magic Johnson 1,465

Kevin Garnett 471
Magic Johnson 2,346

Kevin Garnett 178
Magic Johnson 358

Kevin Garnett 186
Magic Johnson 64

Kevin Garnett 143
Magic Johnson 190

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kevin Garnett .478
Magic Johnson .506

3-Point Percentage
Kevin Garnett .273
Magic Johnson .241

Free Throw Percentage
Kevin Garnett .789
Magic Johnson .838

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Kevin Garnett 27.0
(2003)
Magic Johnson 25.2
(1990)

Kevin Garnett 18.7
(2002)
Magic Johnson 13.7
(1981)

Kevin Garnett 8.8
(2000)
Magic Johnson 15.2
(1985)

Kevin Garnett 1.9
(2011)
Magic Johnson 3.1
(1980)

Kevin Garnett 2.4
(1998)
Magic Johnson 1.0
(1981)